Festivus Podcast with Alex Williams

Festivus has released a podcast interview with me recorded at the end of last year. Julian Scott from Film London did the interview, which you can listen to above.  The interview is part of a series in which Festivus explores careers in animation, how people in our industry have developed their careers, often through slightly circuitous routes.  

Remembering Roger Allers 1947-2026

Roger Allers by John Mueller

I was lucky enough to work with Roger Allers on two of the films he co-directed: Lion King and Open Season. Both movies were challenging projects with very standards - and very high expectations of the artists who worked on them.  Despite these challenges both films were a great experience for me - made better by working under Roger Allers' direction.

There is a reason that so many in our community will miss Roger Allers so much.  He was not just a very talented artist who expected a great deal from those who he worked with, but he also managed to do this without ever being unkind or mean-spirited.  

Festivus Returns on 24 Feb 2026

Festivus: Tuesday 24 February 2026 at The Porterhouse

Festivus is back! London's regular animation networking event is an opportunity for our students and recent graduates to get to know people in the animation industry, find out who is hiring, and where the jobs are. 

The latest Festivus event takes place on Tuesday 24 February 2026 at The Porterhouse, 21-22 Maiden Lane, London WC2E 7NA from 6pm.  

MIP London is a multi-genre international market at IET London and The Savoy Hotel designed to unite digital creators, television producers, platforms, distributors, buyers, and brands from across the globe. 

Deepo's 3D Undersea Wondershow - Teaser

"Deepo's 3D Undersea Wondershow" - Teaser for the 4D animated short film that was for many years screened at the Georgia Aquarium in Atlanta.  The animation & Visual Effects were executed by Digital Dimension in Montreal for Gary Goddard Entertainment.  

Cartoon Museum Seeks Volunteers

Cartoon Museum seeks volunteers

Calling all London-based Animation Apprentice students and graduates - London's Cartoon Museum is looking for volunteers to help out at their Wells St home. 

The Cartoon Museum is one of London's artistic treasures, and a great place for cartoonists and animators to meet like-minded members of our tribe.  If you're interested in getting involved, email us for details at info@animationapprentice.org

How To Fix Floaty Animation Curves in Maya

How To Fix Floaty Animation Curves in Maya. A common mistake made by beginners in Maya is "floaty curves". So how do you fix floaty curves? The answer is simple - with the Flat Tangents button in Autodesk Maya. 

Young Cartoonist of the Year Awards 2025

The Young Cartoonists of the Year Awards are back.  This year the deadline for submissions is 31 January 2026.

Hosted by the Cartoon Museum in London, the annual Young Cartoonists of the Year competition seeks to reward rising cartoon talent. 

Judges include Martin Rowson (The Guardian),Christian Adams (Evening Standard), Banx (FT), Peter Brookes (The Times), Nick Newman (Private Eye), and Matt Pritchett from the Daily Telegraph. Entry to the contest is free.

Entries can be mailed via hard copy to the Cartoon Museum at 63 Wells St, London W1T 3PT, or by email to hello@cartoonmuseum.org.  

As always, we encourage all our students to enter competitions such as this one.